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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,320

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $39,805

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Model Year20202009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8 / S8
TrimRS 3S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,200 $96,200
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
Technology Package 3,200 3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Carbon fiber trim 600 500
Driver Assistance Package 1,302  
Technology Package 2,976 3,256
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 326  
Carbon fiber trim 558 466
Options (change) 6,125 4,000
Options (change) 5,698 3,722
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $63,320 $103,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,443
Model Year20202009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8 / S8
TrimRS 3S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine394hp I5450hp V10
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$63,320$103,125
Adjustments for Features-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,095$103,125

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20202009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8 / S8
TrimRS 3S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,315$11,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-240

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20202009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in115.9 in
Length175.4 in199.3 in
Width70.7 in74.6 in
Height55.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.4,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested95040%
Total Not Requested141560%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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